A Unsupported RMAN Commands

This appendix describes changes and limitations to standard RMAN commands when using Recovery Appliance.

Table A-1 Modified RMAN Commands

RMAN Command	Notes
CHANGE BACKUP ... UNAVAILABLE	Do not use unless instructed by Oracle Support. This command should not be used with virtual backups.
CHANGE BACKUP ... UNCATALOG	Do not use unless instructed by Oracle Support. This command should not be used with virtual backups.
CONFIGURE ... RETENTION POLICY	If RETENTION POLICY is set to NONE, then it is recommended that you configure a fast recovery area for local archived logs. The fast recovery area automatically manages its storage. As long as the fast recovery area has been sized appropriately for maintaining local logs, the fast recovery area will purge its storage space when necessary. Note: You can also store archived redo log backups to any disk directory when using a parallel backup strategy.
DELETE	Do not use unless instructed by Oracle Support. Unlike normal backups, Recovery Appliance backup sets can include virtual backup and SBT pieces that are critical for successful recovery operations. In addition, missing backup pieces can interfere with indexing operations, tying up system resources and affecting the ingestion of new backups.
DROP DATABASE	DO NOT USE DROP DATABASE; not supported. Use the DBMS_RA.DELETE_DB procedure to unregister the protected database from the Recovery Appliance and then use the DROP DATABASE command.
MAXPIECESIZE clause	DO NOT USE MAXPIECESIZE; not supported. The MAXPIECESIZE clause of the CONFIGURE or ALLOCATE command is not supported for Recovery Appliance.
UNREGISTER DATABASE	DO NOT USE UNREGISTER DATABASE; not supported. Use the DBMS_RA.DELETE_DB procedure to unregister a protected database from the Recovery Appliance. Note: See Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance Administrator's Guide for information about the DELETE_DB procedure.
UPGRADE CATALOG	DO NOT USE UPGRADE CATALOG; not supported. Upgrading the catalog is not the same thing as upgrading software. The DBA should not execute, UPGRADE CATALOG, because this can render the Recovery Appliance unusable. Note: If you want to upgrade the Recovery Appliance software, refer to this Oracle Support Note: Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance Upgrade and Patching (Doc ID 2028931.1)